Wireless charging to world-debut on UK South Western Railway trains
A partnership will deliver the world’s first fully rail compliant inductive phone wireless charging system and will debut on refurbished rolling stock.
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New BART app offers exclusive features for hassle-free travel
The BART app will combine comprehensive information and navigation into one unified platform with personalised preferences.
Moldovan Railways seeks to upgrade its existing fleet to haul freight trains
The locomotive kits will be produced in the U.S. in 2019 and then shipped for regional manufacturing, with anticipated final delivery in 2020.
Hello Paris consortium selected to operate CDG Express
A direct link will soon connect Paris Gare de l’Est and Paris-Charles de Gaulle, with trains specifically designed to supply comfort for airport clientele.
Partner needed to deliver digital transformation programme on ECML
The Railway Systems Integration Partner (RSIP) will be appointed via a framework contract worth up to £45 million over eight years.
UIC issues its yearly report on railway accidents in Europe
The number of rail accidents, the severity of collisions, and fatalities and injuries within Europe are recorded and analysed in the UIC’s safety report.
Hauts-de-France region orders 19 OMNEO Premium trains for intercity lines
The OMNEO Premium will provide approximately 25 per cent more seating capacity to intercity travellers between Paris and the Hauts-de-France region.
$272 million available for ‘state-of-good-repair’ rail projects
The funding is expected to assist U.S. projects in repairing, replacing or rehabilitating publicly-owned railroad assets.
Leeds Station to be transformed with multiple upgrades
Major investment in Leeds is set to continue after schemes to improve both train journeys and the look and feel of the station were announced.
Urban Transport Group investigates the benefit of locally-run rail stations
This project will take a case-study based approach to show how devolved authorities have made improvements to rail stations.
HS2 begins search for Birmingham Curzon Street construction teams
Bidders are expected to be shortlisted in the spring, with contracts awarded in 2020 and separate contracts for Birmingham Interchange following in 2019.
Brightline to rename itself as Virgin Trains USA due to strategic partnership
A strategic partnership sees Brightline, the express intercity passenger rail system, collaborate with Virgin to establish a new rail brand.
Heathrow Express celebrates 20 years of sustainable service
To mark its 20th anniversary of sustainable service, Heathrow Express has launched a poster campaign created using some of the tonnes of rubbish left on its trains every year.
£2 billion plan to provide a better railway in Wales and Borders confirmed
Network Rail in Wales and Borders is set to benefit from a record £2 billion, to provide a safer and more reliable railway for passengers and freight customers.
For the first time, high-speed rail arrives in Africa
Morocco’s main economic regions will be connected with quicker journey times and improved passenger comfort thanks to the new high-speed rail line.